2007 U.S. National Novice Men's Champion :
Armin Mahbanoozadeh, a figure skater from Fairfax, Virginia, won the 2007 U.S. National Novice Men's title.Date of Birth:
August 15, 1991Place of Birth:
Alexandria, VirginiaHometown:
Fairfax, VirginiaBegan Skating at a Young Age:
Armin Mahbanoozadeh began skating when he was six years old.Coach - Training - Skating Club:
Armin's coach is Traci Coleman. He represents the Washington Figure Skating Club and he trains in Reston, Virginia.Competition Highlights:
Besides winning the U.S. National Novice Men's title in 2007, Armin Mahbanoozadeh placed second in the U.S. Junior Championships in the Intermediate Men's division in 2005.Hobbies and Interests:
Armin enjoys reading and playing the piano.Educational Goals:
Armin does plan to attend college.Scholarship Winner:
Armin Mahbanoozadeh is a Michael Weiss Foundation scholarship winner. Michael Weiss is a two-time Olympian. The Michael Weiss Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps pay for the high cost of figure skating.